Tag Archives: Opinion
New Blog!
In an effort to keep this blog a pure recipe repository, I have decided to start a different blog to record my thoughts on current health and nutrition events. I hope you will check it out! Click here and let … Continue reading
I’m from the government and I’m hear to help
When you hear those words, you need to run as fast as possible in the opposite direction. Every time. Recently the Institue of Medicine came out with a report on obesity and what to do about it. You can read … Continue reading
11 Dieting Mistakes (and those made by stupid news articles)
Today there was an article on foxnews.com listing the 11 dieting mistakes many people make. While I agree with some of what they said, much of it is just regurgitating CW that will actually have the opposite effect intended. Below … Continue reading
Jackboots in the Cafeteria
Chicken nuggets are more healthy than a turkey sandwich! WHAT?!? Well, it seems as if the government jackboots aren’t just for the IRS and TSA anymore. Now this isn’t a Federal problem (but give it time) but it is disgusting … Continue reading
You Say tomato, I say….
Well here’s a cute little article about a little girl making taking action to make change. While the change isn’t going to cause the Israelis and Palestinians to get a long, it is cool to see somebody realizing their power … Continue reading
Conventional Wisdom Wrong Again….Shocking!
Well, another piece of conventional wisdom bites the dust…thank God. Here is an article showing how the common belief that salt is bad is wrong. http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20111108/new-research-calls-salt-guidelines-into-question Not only are there only small improvements in blood pressure (1% for healthy people … Continue reading
Overweight Man Sues White Castle…Really?!?
In this story we learn about a 290 pound guy who is suing White Castle because he doesn’t fit in their booths because of his girth. I remember well the days when sitting in a booth was uncomfortable because my wheat … Continue reading
Wheat is murder?!?
This makes two things that I have stolen from Tom Naughton today. If you don’t know who Mr. Naughton is, you should really check out his excellent documentary, Fat Head. This is the movie that goes on to show what … Continue reading
Low Carb Recipes for 'Hoos (and Hokies too) 